# Sleep Cycle vs MapCut

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MapCut at 100% against Sleep Cycle's 39%. MapCut also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Sleep Cycle's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 4) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sleep Cycle sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MapCut asks for nothing beyond the download.

MapCut holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleep Cycle has 29K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Sleep Cycle's written reviews are positive against 100% of MapCut's.

Sleep Cycle ships an update weekly, MapCut every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sleep Cycle | MapCut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-cycle-tracker-and-sounds/id320606217/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapcut/id6478268682/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 301 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sleep Cycle AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/320606220) | [Allahverdi Suleymanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551421600) |

## What reviewers say

### Sleep Cycle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-cycle-tracker-and-sounds/id320606217)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #121 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app uses sound analysis to track sleep patterns, identify potential issues, and build healthier sleep routines. It features an AI sleep coach, a smart alarm to wake you gently, and tools to record snoring and sleep talking.

**Highlights:** AI sleep coach, Smart Alarm clock, Sleep pattern tracking, Snore and cough detection, Sleep sounds library, Sleep analysis

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sleep Cycle Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Sleep Cycle Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium: Unlock all features | $39.99 | per year |
| Sleep Cycle Premium | $57.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate sleep tracking
- 👍 Gentle alarm wakes you up during light sleep
- 📊 Detailed sleep data and insights
- 🌙 Soothing sleep aid sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm not always reliable, sometimes doesn't go off
- 🔋 High battery drain, especially on Apple Watch
- 💰 Expensive subscription model, limited free features
- 📉 Inaccurate sleep tracking in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or stops recording sleep randomly
- Inconsistent time zone handling, causing alarm issues
- Microphone issues, unable to detect certain sounds

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit sleep data and notes
- Nap tracking and power nap functionality
- More customization options for alarms and sleep aid
- Improved integration with Apple Health and other devices


### MapCut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapcut/id6478268682)

This app encourages outdoor activity through fun daily challenges and route exploration. It syncs with HealthKit to track your progress and offers surprise adventures based on your location and past activities. Earn points for bragging rights and share your achievements with friends.

**Highlights:** Daily personalized routes, Location-based surprise adventures, HealthKit and Apple Watch sync, Activity progress tracking, Achievement points system, Photo missions and quests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sleep Cycle free?

Sleep Cycle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MapCut free?

MapCut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sleep Cycle or MapCut?

MapCut is rated higher. Sleep Cycle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while MapCut averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Sleep Cycle or MapCut have ads?

Neither Sleep Cycle nor MapCut shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sleep Cycle or MapCut?

Sleep Cycle ships an update weekly, and MapCut every 4 days. Most recently, Sleep Cycle was updated on September 24, 2026 and MapCut on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*